Some Experiences in Naval Architecture Being the Introductory Address At the Op
Some Experiences in Naval Architecture Being the Introductory Address At the Op
Henry H West
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Existing iron ships were lengthened, and gradually new ones came to be built, of proportions very different from those in vogue when the earliest iron vessels earned their reputation for great strength. It was my lot, between 30 and 40 years ago, to be engaged on the repair of an iron steamer that had broken down in a seaway from longitudinal weakness. Probably this was one of the earliest recorded instances of the kind. The ship was torn down amidships, through the bulwark, the stringer and sh...eer strake, the strake next below the sheer strake, and through the, upper edge of the strake next below that, into the opening through the ship's side for the hot- well discharge. The registered dimensions of this vessel were, 242 feet in length, by 30 feet in breadth and 20 feet depth of hold. Although I was PRESIDENT'S INAUGURAL ADDRESS. 9 too young at the time to have any say in the matter, and could only do what I was bid, the incident made a great impression on me, and I have dwelt somewhat upon it because I have since had the opportunity of reading the official report of the very experienced surveyor who examined this steamer, in which report the following- remarkable words occur : " Since the breaking down of this vessel, there has been a general impression that a limit is reached with respect to length in screw vessels.
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